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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 863.42 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 863.42 and 360.12 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 863.42 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/863.42 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 863.42 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 310,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,935.71/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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